Synonyms of dumbfounding

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adjective

variants also dumfounding

as in surprising

causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness

the dumbfounding sight of the race car driver walking away from that horrific crash

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprising
• startling
• amazing
• shocking
• stunning
• astonishing
• wonderful
• stupefying
• astounding
• incredible
• breathtaking
• flabbergasting
• unexpected
• awesome
• jolting
• jaw-dropping
• jarring
• miraculous
• staggering
• awful
• extraordinary
• eye-opening
• blindsiding
• spectacular
• unusual
• stupendous
• perplexing
• remarkable
• impressive
• wondrous
• dismaying
• unbelievable
• unforeseen
• unanticipated
• incomprehensible
• inconceivable
• confusing
• sublime
• uncommon
• marvelous
• upsetting
• disconcerting
• confounding
• phenomenal
• unimaginable
• unlikely
• bewildering
• befuddling
• unthinkable
• prodigious
• sensational
• outstanding
• portentous
• rare
• noticeable
• unannounced
• discomfiting
• notable
• striking
• conspicuous
• fabulous
• heart-stopping
• unwonted
• flustering
• nonplussing
• unique
• muddling
• singular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsurprising
• normal
• typical
• common
• ordinary
• usual
• customary
• mundane
• unremarkable
• unexceptional

dumbfounding

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verb

variants also dumfounding

present participle of dumbfound

as in amazing

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

the surprise ending will dumbfound even the most seasoned mystery reader

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazing
• surprising
• stunning
• shocking
• astonishing
• startling
• astounding
• flabbergasting
• stupefying
• rocking
• bewildering
• perplexing
• befuddling
• disconcerting
• confusing
• bowling over
• dismaying
• thunderstriking
• taking by surprise
• taking aback
• jarring
• discomfiting
• blindsiding
• flooring
• dazing
• confounding
• muddling
• blowing away
• shaking up
• nonplussing
• knocking for a loop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dumbfounding

Verb

The access that Pawlikowski managed to get, on this basis, is dumbfounding. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Baserunning blunders The Marlins have had more runners thrown out on the bases than any other team, including a dumbfounding one Friday when Deyvison De Los Santos inexplicably took off from second on a ground ball hit to shortstop. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026

The June jobs report showed leisure and hospitality jobs plunged by 61,000 positions – a number so dumbfounding that economists widely expect that to get revised . — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Stroud’s development has stalled in Houston, where the Texans’ offensive line has long been a problem but can’t explain his erratic decision-making and dumbfounding turnovers. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026